Journalist Freddy Gamage attacked in Negombo

Journalist Freddy Gamage attacked in Negombo

June 2, 2016   04:45 pm

A police investigation is underway to identify two individuals who had attacked a journalist with a pole in Negombo this afternoon (02).


Injured journalist Freddy Gamage who is also the Convener of the Web Journalists Association, has been admitted to the Negombo hospital following the attack, Ada Derana reporter said.


The attack was reportedly carried out by two individuals who arrived in a motorbike wearing full-face helmets at around 12.30 p.m.


The Government Information Department issuing a statement has also severely condemned the incident.


The statement added that the Government has already directed the police to investigate the matter without any delay.

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